Kindergarten
Class of 2038 Kindergarten Enrollment Begins Dec. 16!
Kindergarten enrollment for the Graduation Class of 2038 is underway! Enrolling in kindergarten is required and is a separate enrollment process from preschool and early childhood screening.
Many Ways to Enroll
1. Join Us at a Kindergarten Open House!
Clearview
Jan. 22, 4:30 - 6:00
Discovery
Jan. 23, 4:00 - 5:30
Kennedy
Jan. 29, 4:00 - 5:30
Madison
Jan. 28, 4:00 - 5:30
Oak Hill
Jan. 27, 4:30 - 6:00
Talahi
Jan. 21, 4:00 - 6:00
Westwood
Jan. 30, 4:30 - 6:00
2. Enroll Online
Beginning Dec. 16, you can enroll your soon-to-be kindergartner from the comfort of your home by using our online enrollment feature available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
3. Visit the Welcome Center
Visit the Welcome Center and enroll in-person at Quarryview Education Center, 800 7th St S, Waite Park.
Monday - Friday, 7:30-4:30
320-370-8116 (English)
320-370-8117 (Spanish)
320-370-8118 (Somali)
Where Will My Child Attend?
Clearview, 7310 Highway 24, Clear Lake
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Option
Discovery, 700 7th St S, Waite Park
Kennedy, 1300 Jade Road, St. Joseph
Madison, 2805 9th St N, St. Cloud
Chinese Dual Language Immersion Option
Oak Hill, 2600 County Road 136, St. Cloud
Talahi, 1321 University Drive SE, St. Cloud
Westwood, 5800 Ridgewood Road, St. Cloud
Spanish Dual Language Immersion Option
Not sure what attendance area you reside in? View the School Boundaries Map to verify district and attendance area school.
To attend a school or program outside the attendance area (resident students) or attend a District 742 school or program as a non-resident, an application must be submitted and approved for a transfer before enrolling.
Your Enrollment Checklist
1. Age of Entrance
To be eligible for kindergarten, students must be five years of age on Sept. 1 of the school year for which admission is requested. Verification of birth must be provided to validate student’s age.
If age requirements are not met for kindergarten, preschool programs are available. Early entrance into kindergarten is an option in some instances. Please review the Early Entrance to Kindergarten web page for more information and online application.
2. Complete Early Childhood Screening
Minnesota state law requires Early Childhood Screening for all children entering kindergarten in a public school. Ideally, your child should complete this between the ages of 3 ½ and 4.
If your child has NOT completed this FREE screening, please contact Early Childhood Education at 320-370-8250 or schedule a screening.
3. Update Your Child's Immunizations
For the safety of all children, Minnesota state law requires written proof that the child has been immunized against:
- 5 DPT (diphtheria, tetanus, pertussis)
- 4 Polio
- 2 MMR (measles, mumps, rubella)
- Series of 3 hepatitis B and 2 varicella
Immunization records must be returned to the school nurse by Aug. 15 before the start of school. If there is a medical reason for not receiving immunizations or if families conscientiously object to the immunizations, complete section 2 of the Immunization Form.
4. Learn More & Decide on Language Options
In addition to the traditional English classroom, District 742 offers Dual Language Immersion in Spanish and Chinese for students entering kindergarten. These programs immerse children in a second language, allowing them to learn a second language and become bilingual at an early age
Madison Elementary School
Chinese Immersion for students in all attendance areas and out of district
Clearview Elementary School
Spanish Immersion for southside and out of district students
Westwood Elementary School
Spanish for northside and out of district students